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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 653.94 and 299.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 653.94 and 299.43 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 653.94 = 299.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/653.94 = 299.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 653.94 × 299.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 195,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,809.25/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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